Bernie And Sid

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, WABC News anchor Noam Laden fills in for Sid on the morning show host's last day on vacation this week, alongside Red Apple Media owner & operator John Catsimatidis who later joins Noam in-studio. The pair discuss the latest updates in the New York City mayoral race, featuring candidates like Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani, before they delve into President Trump's recent health scare involving leg swelling, inspiring stories and details about Shriners Children's work in treating children with complex medical conditions, among other political and social issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa calls into the program to discuss his campaign strategies, including reaching out to millennials and Gen Z voters, and highlighting his collaboration with state GOP chair Ed Cox. He emphasizes his commitment to reducing the city's budget and relying on experts for his administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Cox, chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, calls into the show to discuss his unique wedding story; he married Richard Nixon's daughter, Tricia, in the Rose Garden of the White House in 1971, before he delves into the NYC mayoral race, highlighting Curtis Sliwa as the GOP's preferred candidate. Cox emphasizes Sliwa's experience and moderate fiscal approach to tackle New York City's budget issues, crime, and housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins the show for his weekly Friday morning appearance to discuss his latest legal victory involving a decorated Yonkers Police Sergeant falsely indicted due to political vendetta. Tacopina also touches on the upcoming New York City mayoral race, highlighting candidates like Curtis Sliwa and Jim Walden, and discussing electability and campaign dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, calls in for her weekly Friday morning hit to talk about global political issues with a focus on Ukraine and Russia. McFarland outlines President Trump's multifaceted strategy to resolve the Ukraine conflict and highlights the role of energy policies in funding Russia's aggression, before she touches upon the implications of high oil prices, U.S.-India relations regarding oil, and the historical context of oil embargoes. McFarland also discusses the Jeffrey Epstein case, advocating for transparency and the release of all related files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter Michalos, a leading MD based in Southampton, NY, joins the program to discuss reports about the president experiencing leg swelling, explaining that the president's condition, chronic venous insufficiency, is common and not related to heart issues. Dr. Michalos also touches on Alzheimer's prevention strategies, stressing the importance of maintaining good blood pressure, dental health, and blood sugar control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Sullivan, the Chief Philanthropy Officer for Shriners Children's, joins John Catsimatidis & Noam Laden live in-studio to provide an overview of the organization, which was established in 1922 to combat the polio epidemic and now operates 21 locations treating 140,000 children annually. Shriners Children's focuses exclusively on pediatric care, specializing in advanced orthopedics, burn care, and cleft lip and palate treatment, regardless of the family's ability to pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, James Flippin fills in for the great morning show host alongside Curtis Sliwa and John Catsimatidis and later on in the program former Governor David Paterson. The squad discusses the NYC mayoral race, focusing on candidates Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, before they delve into the Jeffrey Epstein files and the need for transparency, the AI Summit in Pittsburgh, animal rights in Canada, and China's political landscape under Xi Jinping. Ed Cox, George Borello, Nicole Malliotakis, Charles Gasparino, Bill O'Reilly, Judge Richard Weinberg & Gordon Chang join the show on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Borello, New York State Senator, calls into the show to discuss his critical views on Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after his trip to D.C. yesterday, emphasizing Mamdani's lack of qualifications and radical economic ideas. Borello warns that Mamdani's potential policies, which he describes as Marxist, could severely harm the city's economy. He also highlights concerns about one-party rule in New York State and the diminishing influence of moderate Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordon Chang, author & geopolitics expert, joins the show to touch upon the apparent loss of control by President Xi Jinping over China's military and the internal strife within the Chinese Communist Party following the purging of key supporters, also delving into the economic challenges China faces, exacerbated by Trump's tariffs and declining global receptiveness to Chinese exports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Music Radio Host Cousin Brucie calls in to recognize the recently deceased singer Connie Francis, highlighting her career, kind nature, and significant impact on music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly calls in for his weekly Thursday morning hit to talk about the New York Mayor's race, opinions on the Epstein case, and the perception of media reporting. O'Reilly critiques Mayor Adams and Andrew Cuomo while highlighting the political landscape surrounding them. He also emphasizes the need for transparency in the Epstein case and criticizes the media's lack of investigative rigor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, calls in to talk about New York State's energy policies, contrasting them with those of Pennsylvania. Cox criticizes New York's lack of energy independence due to its restrictions on fracking and the closure of nuclear plants, pointing out the economic benefits Pennsylvania enjoys from its energy production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Curtis Sliwa continues to fill-in for morning show host Sid Rosenberg, alongside John Catsimatidis and former Governor David Paterson, before Greg Kelly relieves the Republican Mayoral candidate for the second half of this morning's program. In crew discuss the ongoing NYC mayoral race, campaign analytics, and poll numbers revealing a tight race. Issues such as real estate challenges, the city's budget, and local governance are discussed. Other topics include the impact of the 'City of Yes' and lithium-ion battery storage concerns in Staten Island, along with all the top national headlines in the news today. Gordon Chang, Scott LoBaido, Senator Roger Marshall, Vito Fossella, Sid Rosenberg, Roger Stone, Rudy Washington, Carlos Velazquez & Suzanne Miller join the show on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Miller, Red Apple Podcast Host & Real Estate Mogul, joins the program live in-studio to talk about the NYC Mayoral race, how Mayor Adams' policies and investigations might impact business, tourism, and community sentiments. Miller also delves into Adams' perceived ties with President Trump and the significance of federal cooperation with the city's governance. Additionally, she touches on voter turnout rates, campaign finance issues, and the influence of various funding sources in the elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Velazquez, Executive Director of the P.A.L., joins the discussion live in-studio to touch on the league's significant impact on the community, operating 27 sites across New York City's five boroughs, serving around 18,000 young people with programs ranging from sports to STEM education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Washington, Former Deputy Mayor of New York City, calls in to discuss New York City's financial struggles, highlighting a drastic budget increase from $37 billion to $116 billion over two decades. He expresses concerns about the negative impact of losing Wall Street and the financial community on the city’s economy, comparing it to Detroit's downturn. Issues like high real estate taxes, impractical policies proposed by mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani, free bus services affecting the MTA budget, and the unrealistic idea of dismantling the police department are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Roger Stone joins the show to talk about his theories about Jeffrey Epstein's death, suggesting that Epstein was murdered by the U.S. government due to his involvement with the CIA and many dark secrets. Stone criticizes the legal proceedings and believes there is a conspiracy to cover up Epstein's co-conspirators. Stone also touches on questions about former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's election prospects and criticizes retail politicking strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roger Marshall, serving as the junior United States senator from Kansas since 2021, calls into the program to discuss his efforts to 'Make America Healthy Again' through initiatives aimed at improving soil health and reducing chronic diseases. He highlights a significant roundtable discussion with agriculture and health officials focused on soil health's impact on food and overall health. Senator Marshall also touches on the dangers of marijuana's effects on children and the role of fentanyl trafficking in national security concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Relentless Patriot Scott LoBaido calls in for his weekly Wednesday morning hit on the program, to rant about significant concerns about lithium-ion battery warehouses being built near residential areas in Staten Island and other NYC boroughs. LoBaido also focus on Curtis Sliwa's mayoral run and the pushback against current NYC officials that are calling for Curtis to drop out of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices